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The original was posted on /r/cars by /u/Bonerchill on 2025-07-27 15:59:43+00:00.

I modified the headline to be a little more informative and less about avocados.

https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-britishcars/you-had-me-at-avo-mst-shows-new-mk1-sports/50046

This is something I’ve always admired the Brits for. They can produce continuations/evocations built on new body shells for less than six figures (~90k GBP including VAT; they start at about $122k US).

Here in the States, you’d be hard-pressed to increase the price 50% and turn a profit. You’d also be hard-pressed to import or buy a good Escort and properly restomod it for $200k.

Me? I’ll have a sorted Alfa Giulia Super, or a Lotus Cortina, or a Fiat Abarth 1000 OTS replica, or a 1000TCR replica, or a 124 Abarth Stradale replica, or… well, a lot of options. But- I’m glad this exists for more moneyed people who want a new vintage car built to their specs.